It’s common to think about education expenses as they relate to fresh-faced college students just starting out – but what about the rest of us?
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Back To School: Education Savings Bonds
Okay, you already know how savings bonds work… They’re backed by the federal government so the principal is guaranteed. When you buy them, federal savings
Read MoreBack To School: Scholarships & Fellowships
With all of the focus on the cost of higher education, it’s easy to forget that there are a number of scholarships and fellowships available.
Read MoreBack To School: Tuition & Fees Deduction
You may be able to deduct qualified tuition and related expenses that you pay for yourself, your spouse, or a dependent, as a tuition and
Read MoreBack To School: Education Tax Credits
Education tax credits can help offset the costs of paying for your education or costs you pay for an eligible student who is your spouse
Read MoreBack To School: Deductions For Soccer, Cheerleading & Extracurricular Activities?
I need a full time assistant just to manage the kids these days (don’t worry, Mom, I don’t actually have one). School started last week
Read MoreBack To School: The 411 On 529
If all goes according to plan, my son will be Penn State University’s starting quarterback in 2025. Why? He happens to be my third child
Read MoreBack to School: Do Tax Preparer Exams Keep Taxpayers Safe?
It’s not just the kids that have to take tests these days. Attorneys, CPAs, doctors, engineers, architects, and nurses must generally pass standardized competency tests
Read MoreBack To School: Volunteering Your Services
My kids started school today and already the cry for volunteers has started. I’m not complaining because I get it. Schools are increasingly the target
Read MoreBack To School: Deductibility Of School Uniforms
In a few hours, my children will get up and get dressed for the first day of school. There will be no drama. There will
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